"I'm sorry, I use my rapier wit to hide my inner pain."
Cassandra Clare
Sarcasm was extremely popular in college. As my father was sarcastic by nature, I quickly gravitated towards being especially sarcastic. It takes impeccable timing, quick thinking, and no regard as to how one may be hurt by the insensitive snap. The laughter I received from others generated my desire to be 'funny'.
As my emotional pain started to heal, I began to be aware of how badly my sense of humor impacted others. It became clear that sarcasm had more to do with my own bitterness and very little to do with the person I chose to be my target.
I still tend to revert to sarcasm when I am nervous, but otherwise I find exceptional joy in being kind. It is heart warming to see the recipient be uplifted rather than squelched. We have the choice to use our sense of humor to harm or heal. In today's swirling world, kindness is imperative as we try to avoid the harm.
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